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Operation Guide

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Disposal of Old Electrical & Electronic Equipment (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems)

This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product shall not be treated as household waste. Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic

equipment. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product. The recycling of materials will help to conserve natural resources. For more detailed information about recycling of this product, please contact your local Civic Office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.Applicable accessories: Headphones

For the Customers in Netherlands Voor de klanten in Nederland

Gooi de batterij niet weg maar lever deze in als klein chemisch afval (KCA).

Notice for the customer in the countries applying EU DirectivesThe manufacturer of this product is Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan. The Authorized Representative for EMC and product safety is Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany. For any service or guarantee matters please refer to the addresses given in separate service or guarantee documents.

For the Customers who purchased the product in Japan

Notice for users The recorded song is limited to private use

only. Use of the song beyond this limit requires permission of the copyright holders.

Sony is not responsible for incomplete recording/downloading or damaged file due to problems of the player or computer.

The ability to display the languages on supplied software will depend on the installed OS on your computer. For better results, please ensure that the installed OS is compatible with the desired language you want to display. We do not guarantee all the languages will

be able to be displayed properly on supplied software.

User-created characters and some special characters may not be displayed.

Depending on the types of the text and characters, the text shown on the player may not be displayed properly on device. This is due to: The capacity of the connected player. The player is not functioning normally. Content information is written in the language

or the character that is not supported by the player.

On static electricity from the human bodyOn rare occasions, you may not be able to operate the player due to strong static electricity from the human body. If this happens, leave the player for about 30 seconds to one minute. You will then be able to operate the player normally again.

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Recording FM Radio ............................................................................................................................33Playing Back Recorded FM Radio Programs .........................................................................34

Listening/Recording Voice ............................................ 36Recording Sound ..................................................................................................................................36Playing Back the Recorded Sound Files ..................................................................................37

Settings .......................................................................... 39Changing the Settings.......................................................................................................................39

Using Auto Transfer software .................................... 43Transferring Music Automatically ...............................................................................................43

Troubleshooting ............................................................ 46Troubleshooting ....................................................................................................................................46Messages....................................................................................................................................................57

Additional Information ................................................. 60Precautions ...............................................................................................................................................60Specifications ..........................................................................................................................................65Index .............................................................................................................................................................69

Table of Contents

Getting Started ..........................................................................................................................................6Supplied Accessories .............................................................................................................................6Parts and Controls ...................................................................................................................................8HOME menu ............................................................................................................................................10

Basic Operations ............................................................ 12Charging the Battery ..........................................................................................................................12Turning the Player On and Off ......................................................................................................14Transferring Music Manually ..........................................................................................................15

Playing Music ................................................................. 17Playing Music...........................................................................................................................................17

Searching for songs by folder and file name ...........................................................18Searching for songs by artist, album, or song name ...........................................19

Changing the Play Mode .................................................................................................................23Setting the Sound Quality ...............................................................................................................25

Listening/Recording FM Radio (NWD-B103F/B105F only) ............................................. 27

Listening to FM Radio in the Manual Tuning Mode ........................................................27Listening to FM Radio in the Preset Tuning Mode ...........................................................29

Presetting Desired Broadcast Stations .........................................................................29Selecting Broadcast Stations in the Preset Tuning Mode ................................32

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Getting StartedThank you for purchasing the NWD-B103/B105/B103F/B105F*1.By transferring songs from your computer to the player by drag and drop, you can enjoy them wherever you go. You can also listen to FM radio (NWD-B103F/B105F only) and record voice using the player.The built-in flash memory of the player stores the Auto Transfer software. Since the software can be used as is, stored on the flash memory, no installation on the computer is necessary. You can transfer audio files automatically just by connecting to the computer ( page 43).

Supplied AccessoriesPlease check the accessories in the package.Headphones (1)Operation Guide (this manual)*2 (1)Quick Start Guide*3 (1)Auto Transfer software*4

*1 Depending on the country/region in which you have purchased the player, some models may not be available.

*2 Depending on the country/region in which you have purchased the player, the Operation Guide is supplied only by PDF file in the players memory (not a printed manual).

*3 The Quick Start Guide is not supplied when your Operation Guide is supplied by a printed manual.*4 The Auto Transfer software is stored in the built-in flash memory of the player. For details about this

software, see Using Auto Transfer software ( page 43).

About the serial numberThe serial number provided for the player is required for the customer registration. The number is shown on the rear of the USB connector base of the player.

Serial number

Note on formatting the player Do not format the built-in flash memory using Windows Explorer. If you format the

built-in flash memory, format it on the player ( page 42). Operation Guide (PDF file) and the Auto Transfer software are stored in the built-in

flash memory of the player. If the built-in flash memory is formatted, all files including Operation Guide (PDF file) and the Auto Transfer software will be erased. Be sure to verify the files stored in memory prior to formatting and export necessary files to the hard disk of your computer or other device. If you format the built-in flash memory of the player by accident, download Operation Guide (PDF file) or the Auto Transfer software from the support web site ( page 47) and store it in the built-in flash memory of the player.

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HOLD switchYou can protect the player against accidental operation by using the HOLD switch when carrying it.By rotating the HOLD switch in the direction of the arrow (), all the buttons are inoperable. If you press buttons while the HOLD function is activated, HOLD and the current time appears in the display. (The current time appears only when the clock is set ( page 41).)If you rotate the HOLD switch to the opposite position, the HOLD function is released.

RESET button ( page 46)Resets the player when you press the RESET button with a small pin, etc. When you turn on the player after resetting it, the player activates resuming the previous setting items.

Strap holeThis is used to attach a strap (sold separately).

USB capRemove the USB cap and connect the USB connector of the player to a USB connector on your computer.

To remove the USB cap Remove the USB cap as shown below.

USB connector

RearFront

REC/STOP button ( pages 33, 36)Starts/stops recording. You can record the sound from the microphone or the currently received FM program (NWD-B103F/B105F only).

VOL +*1/ buttonAdjusts the volume.

/ (Power ON/OFF) button ( page 14)Turns on/off the player.

/ button ( pages 11, 22)Selects a song, album, artist, folder or menu item. You can also skip to the beginning of the song/album/artist/folder, fast-forward or fast-rewind.

*1 button ( pages 11, 18)Starts/pauses song playback or pauses/restarts recording. When a menu appears on the display, use this button to confirm menu item.

Parts and Controls

BACK/HOME*2 button ( page 11)Returns to the previous menu. Press and hold this button to display the HOME menu.

Display ( page 21)

Microphone ( page 36)

(Headphone) jackWhen connecting the headphones, insert the plug until it clicks into place. If connected improperly, it may not sound right.

*1 There are tactile dots. Use them to help with button operations.

*2 Functions which are marked near the buttons are activated if you press them. Likewise functions marked near the buttons, are activated if you press and hold them.

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To operate the HOME menuWhen menu items appear on the HOME menu, press the / button to select an item, and then press the button to confirm.When menu items appear on the HOME menu and you press the BACK/HOME button, the screen returns to the previous menu. If you press and hold it, the screen returns to the HOME menu.For example, when you want to play back a song by selecting (Music Library) on the HOME menu, the menu changes as follows.

Select (Music Library) and press the button.

Select your desired folder, and press the button.

HOME menu

Music Library

Song (File) list

Now Playing screen

Select your desired Song (File), and press the button. Playback begins.

Press the BACK/HOME button. Press and hold the BACK/HOME button.

HOME menuThe HOME menu appears when you turn on the player or press and hold the BACK/HOME button of the player. The HOME menu is the starting point to play songs, listen to FM radio*1, play recorded sound files, and change settings.

HOME menu

4 icons appear in the display with the current selection in the center. The current icon changes depending on the function you use.

Voice Plays/deletes recorded sound file ( page 37).

Music Library Plays transferred songs on the player ( page 17).

FM*1 Plays FM radio, or plays back or deletes a recorded FM program ( page 27).

Settings Sets function settings of music, FM*1, voice recording, or the player ( page 39).

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Charging the BatteryThe players battery is recharged while the player is connected to a running computer.Remove the USB cap and connect the USB connector to a USB port on your computer.

USB connector

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When the remaining battery indication of the display shows: , charging is complete.When you use the player for the first time, or if you have not used the player for a long time, recharge it fully until appears on the screen. For details on charging time or battery life, see page 67.

Note Be careful not to accidentally bump or put stress on the player when it is connected to your computer.

It may be damaged.

Basic Operations

On the remaining battery indicationThe battery icon in the display ( page 21) changes as shown below. See page 67 for details on battery duration.

The battery power gets low as shown in the battery icon. If LOW BATTERY appears, you cannot operate the player. In this case, charge the battery by connecting to your computer.

Notes Charge the battery in an ambient temperature of between 5 to 35 C. The number of times the battery can be recharged before it is used up is approximately 500 times.

This number differs, depending on the conditions under which you use the player. The battery indicator on the display is only an estimate. For example, one section of black in the

indicator will not always indicate exactly one-fourth of the batterys charge. DATA ACCESS appears in the display while the player accesses the computer. Do not disconnect

the player while DATA ACCESS appears or the file being transferred may be destroyed. When disconnecting the player from your computer, follow the procedure below.

Double-click (Remove Hardware) in the task tray in the lower right portion of the screen. In the windows that appears, click [USB Mass Storage Device] or [USB Disk], and then click [Stop].

Click [OK]. When Safe To Remove Hardware appears on the screen, disconnect the player from the

computer. The icon and the messages displayed may be different depending on the installed OS. The control buttons on the player are all disabled while it is connected to a computer. Some USB devices connected to the computer may interfere with the proper operation of the player. We do not guarantee the recharge of the battery using personally assembled computers or modified

computers.

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Turning the Player On and Off

To turn on the playerPress the / (Power ON/OFF) button so that the screen appears. The player activates resuming the previous setting items.

To turn off the playerWhen the player is turned on, press and hold the / (Power ON/OFF) button until POWER OFF... appears.

Hint To save the battery consumption, the player activates the functions as follows:

After turning on the power if there is no operation and playback performed for about 1 minute, the power of the player turns off.

If there is no operation for a certain period of time while in stop mode, the display turns off automatically and the player enters stand-by status. When there is no operation for the next 30 minutes, the power of the player turns off.

Basic Operations (continued)

Transferring Music ManuallyConnect the player to your computer and transfer an audio file to the player.

Note Only MP3/WMA files can be played on the player ( page 65).

1 Connect the player directly to a USB port on your computer.If the screen for selecting what you want Windows to do appears, select [Open folder to view files] and click [OK], and then go to step 3.

Double-click [My Computer] - [WALKMAN] or [Removable Disk].

Open the folder ([My Music], etc.) from where you want to transfer the audio files, and then drag and drop them onto the players drive.The audio files are transferred to the player.You can also transfer files to the player by dragging and dropping a folder.

To delete songs transferred to the playerConnect the player to your computer, and then delete any unnecessary audio files using Windows Explorer.

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Hint You can transfer audio files automatically from a desired folder every time you connect the player to

your computer using the Auto Transfer software ( page 43).

Notes Be careful not to accidentally bump or put stress on the player when it is connected to your computer.

It may be damaged. The player does not use SonicStage software (SonicStage software, developed by Sony, manages music

on a computer or transfers music to other types of players). For this player, you can transfer music simply by dragging and dropping, not using SonicStage.

Do not disconnect the player while a file is being transferred. If you do, the file being transferred may be damaged.

When disconnecting the player from your computer, follow the procedure below.

Double-click (Remove Hardware) in the task tray in the lower right portion of the screen. In the windows that appears, click [USB Mass Storage Device] or [USB Disk], and then click [Stop].

Click [OK]. When Safe To Remove Hardware appears on the screen, disconnect the player from the

computer. The icon and the messages displayed may be different depending on the installed OS. If the player is disconnected while files are being transferred, unnecessary files may be left in the

player. In this case, transfer usable files back to the computer and format the player ( page 42). Some files may not be played back with the player due to copyright protection. The player can display up to a combined total of 999 files and folders, and folders of up to 8 levels.

Although you can transfer more files or folders to the player, the player cannot display or play any files, folders, or levels that exceed this limit.

It may take time to start up the player or display the file/folder list when many files or folders are stored on the player.

Basic Operations (continued)

Playing MusicYou can search for desired songs in the following ways. Searching for songs by folder and file name (Folder/File Name Sort mode) Searching for songs by artist, album, and song name (Artist/Album/Song Sort mode)

BACK/HOME button button

/ button

Note Before playing songs:

Confirm that the battery power is not low or exhausted ( page 13). If it is low or exhausted, recharge the battery ( page 12).

Disconnect the player from the computer. Release the HOLD function ( page 9). Turn on the player ( page 14).

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Searching for songs by folder and file name

You can search the desired song by the folder/file name.

1 Press and hold the BACK/HOME button until the HOME menu appears.

Press the / button to select (Music Library), and then press the button to confirm.The following lists of transferred songs and folders appear. Now Playing: Plays back the last file* you listened to. Play All: Plays back all songs on the player. Folder name: Displays the level 1 folders. Song name: Displays the level 1 songs. Artist/Album/Song Sort: Switches to the Artist/Album/Song Sort mode. In this mode,

you can search for desired songs by artist, album, and song name.* File includes the song, recorded FM radio program (NWD-B103F/B105F only), or

recorded sound using the Voice menu, that you last listened to.

Press the / button to select an item, and then press the button to confirm.To find the song you want, repeat this step.

Press the / button to select a song, and then press the button to confirm.Playback starts.

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Notes The player can display up to a combined total of 999 files and folders, and folders of up to 8 levels.



To return to the previous menuPress the BACK/HOME button.

Searching for songs by artist, album, or song nameYou can search the desired song by artist/album/song name.


Press the / button to select (Music Library), and then press the button to confirm.The following lists appear. Now Playing: Plays back the last file* you listened to. All Songs: Searches for a song by song name. Artist: Searches for a song by artist. Album: Searches for a song by album. Folder/File Name Sort: Switches to the Folder/File Name Sort mode. In this mode,

you can search for desired songs by folder and file name.* File includes the song, recorded FM radio program (NWD-B103F/B105F only), or

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Press the / button to select an item, and then press the button to confirm.To find the song you want, repeat this step.

Press the / button to select a song, and then press the button to confirm.Playback starts.

Notes Only songs that have ID3 tag information can be automatically classified by the player. If an artist or album has no name, Unknown appears. If any songs have no name, assigned file

names for each song appear. The player can display up to a combined total of 999 files and folders, and folders of up to 8 levels.




Playing Music (continued)Playing M

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Song title/Folder name indicationFor the Folder/File Name Sort mode, displays file name and folder name currently play back.For the Artist/Album/Song Sort mode, displays song title and album title currently played back. When you select All Songs, the current song title/current artist name is displayed.

Playback range indicationDisplays the playback range.

Playing status indicationDisplays the current play mode (: playback, : pause, (): fast-rewind (or fast-forward), (): skip to the beginning of the current (or next) song).

Elapsed time indicationDisplays the elapsed time.

Current song number/total song number indicationDisplays the song number currently selected or being played back and the total number of songs.

Play mode indicationDisplays the current play mode icon ( page 24). If the play mode is set to Normal, no icon appears.

Remaining battery indicationDisplays the remaining battery power.

Equalizer mode indicationDisplays the current equalizer mode ( page 26).

When selecting the Folder/File Name Sort mode When selecting Artist/Album/Song Sort mode

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On other operations for playbackTo Button operation

Pause the song Press the button.

Restart playback Press the button while the song is paused.

Skip to the beginning of the current (or next) song

Press the () button.

Fast-rewind (or fast-forward) the current song

Press and hold the () button during playback and release it at the desired point.

Hint The player offers a variety of play modes, including random play and selected repeat play ( page

24). You can also change the sound quality with the equalizer settings ( page 26).


Changing the Play ModeThe player offers a variety of play modes, including random play and selected repeat play.


Press the / button to select (Settings), and then press the button to confirm. Press the / button to select Music Settings, and then press the button to confirm. Press the / button to select Play Mode, and then press the button to confirm. Press the / button to select the desired play mode, and then press the button to confirm.To return to the previous menuPress the BACK/HOME button.

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List of play modesSetting item/Icon Description

Normal/No icon After the current song ends, all songs in the selected folder/album/artist are played once. (Default setting)

Repeat all/ After the current song ends, all songs in the selected folder/album/artist are played repeatedly.

Repeat 1 song/ 1 The current song is played repeatedly.

Repeat shuffle all/ SHUF After the current song ends, all songs in the selected folder/album/artist are played in random order.


Setting the Sound QualityYou can set your desired sound quality according to the music genre, etc.


Press the / button to select (Settings), and then press the button to confirm. Press the / button to select Music Settings, and then press the button to confirm. Press the / button to select Equalizer, and then press the button to confirm. Press the / button to select the desired equalizer setting, and then press the button to confirm.To return to the previous menuPress the BACK/HOME button.

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List of equalizer settingsSetting item/Icon Description

EQ OFF/No icon Turns off the equalizer (Default setting).

EQ Heavy/ Emphasizes high and low ranges for a more powerful sound.

EQ Rock/ Emphasizes high and low ranges for a powerful sound.

EQ Classical/ Emphasizes high and low ranges, so that even soft sounds can be heard easily.

EQ Pop/ Stresses the middle range audio, ideal for vocals.

EQ Jazz/ Emphasizes high and low ranges for a lively sound.

EQ Custom/ User-customizable sound settings.When you press the / button to select Edit, and then press the button, you can edit the sound setting. To edit the sound setting, press the / button to select the band (5 bands: 100 Hz to 10 kHz) and press the button to confirm. Then press the / button to select the sound level (7 levels: -3 to +3) and press the button to confirm. Repeat this step to set the sound level of every band.If you return to the previous menu using the BACK/HOME button after setting the sound level, the setting you have changed will be canceled. Be sure to press the button to confirm.


Listening to FM Radio in the Manual Tuning ModeBe sure to connect the headphones to the player, or the player cannot receive any FM signal.


Press the / button to select (FM), and then press the button to confirm. Check that Manual is selected, and then press the button to confirm.

The player enters the manual tuning mode.

Preset number Frequency

Notes The preset number is shown only when the current frequency is already preset ( page 29). The illustrated FM tuner screen may be different from your model.

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Press the / button to select the previous (or next) frequency.The frequency is changed by 0.1 MHz.

To Button operation

Select the next frequency Press the button.

Select the previous frequency Press the button.

Select the next receivable broadcast station

Press and hold the button.

Select the previous receivable broadcast station

Press and hold the button.

Hint By pressing and holding the () button during FM reception, the previous (or next) broadcast

station is found. If the broadcast station is receivable, the signal is accepted.


To improve the receptionThe headphones cord serves as the antenna, so extend it as far as possible.

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Listening to FM Radio in the Preset Tuning Mode

Presetting Desired Broadcast StationsYou can preset up to 30 receivable broadcast stations (P01 to P30) in your area automatically using the FM Auto Preset function.When you use the FM tuner for the first time, or when you move to a new area, we recommend presetting receivable broadcast stations using the FM Auto Preset function.

Note The FM Auto Preset operation will delete already preset broadcast stations.


Press the / button to select (Settings), and then press the button to confirm. Press the / button to select FM Settings, and then press the button to confirm.

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Press the / button to select FM Auto Preset, and then press the button to confirm. Press the / button to select OK, and then press the button to confirm.

The receivable broadcast stations will be preset in order from low to high frequency. COMPLETE appears when presetting is completed, then the first preset station is received.

Notes The preset number is always sorted from low to high frequency order. While you are using theFM Auto Preset function, do not activate the HOLD function.

To stop automatic presettingSelect Cancel in step 5 and press the button to confirm.


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To preset broadcasting stations manually

1 Press and hold the button during FM reception.

Press the / button to select Add Preset, and then press the button to confirm. Press the / button to select the preset number you want to assign to the current frequency, and then press the button to confirm.

The current frequency is preset and the preset number appears to the left of the frequency. If you select a preset number that is already assigned to another frequency, the message confirming whether to replace the setting appears. Selecting OK and pressing the button will replace the setting.

To delete a preset broadcast station

1 Press and hold the button during FM reception.

Press the / button to select Delete Preset, and then press the button to confirm. Press the / button to select the preset number you want to delete, and then press the button to confirm. Press the / button to select OK, and then press the button to confirm.

The preset broadcast station is deleted.

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Selecting Broadcast Stations in the Preset Tuning Mode

You cannot select broadcast stations if no broadcast stations are preset. Preset the receivable stations using the FM Auto Preset function ( page 29), or preset the broadcast stations manually ( page 31).


Press the / button to select (FM), and then press the button to confirm. Press the / button to select Preset, and then press the button to confirm.

The player enters the preset tuning mode.

Press the / button to select the previous (or next) preset number.

Recording FM Radio

1 Press and hold the REC/STOP button while listening to the station you want to record.The player goes to standby to record.

Press the REC/STOP button.Recording starts. To stop recording, press the REC/STOP button.The recording is saved as a file named FRnnnn*.mp3 in the [Record] - [FM] folder.

* File names are automatically assigned from FR0001.mp3 to FR9999.mp3.

Hints You can also record FM radio by pressing briefly the REC/STOP button in step 1, selecting OK, and

pressing the button to confirm. Recording in poor reception areas may result in noise. Record where reception is good. To pause recording, press the button. Press it again to continue recording.

Note When you rename files of the [Record] folder on your computer, or put files which have been

imported to your computer back into the [Record] folder, you may not be able to play them on the player. In this case, transfer the files which have been imported to your computer on the player to the folders other than the [Record] folder, and then play them back as audio content.

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Playing Back Recorded FM Radio Programs


Press the / button to select (FM), and then press the button to confirm. Press the / button to select Play Rec Data, and then press the button to confirm. Press the / button to select a recorded FM radio program you want, and then press the button to confirm. Hint

To listen to all recorded FM radio programs, select Play All in step 4.


To delete recorded FM radio programs


Press the / button to select (FM), and then press the button to confirm. Press the / button to select Delete Rec Data, and then press the button to confirm. Press the / button to select the recorded FM radio program you want to delete, and then press the button to confirm. Press the / button to select OK, and then press the button to confirm.

The selected FM radio program is deleted.

Hints To delete all recorded FM radio programs, select Delete All in step 4. To stop deleting, select Cancel in step 5.

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Recording SoundYou can record sound from the microphone of the player and play recorded sound files using the Voice menu. The recorded sound files will be in MP3 format.

Note Recording sound cannot work in the FM (NWD-B103F/B105F only) or Settings function. Change

the function to Voice or Music Library to record sound.

1 In the Voice or Music Library function, press and hold the REC/STOP button.The player goes to standby to record.

Press the REC/STOP button.Recording starts. To stop recording, press the REC/STOP button.The recording is saved as a file named VRnnnn*.mp3 in the [Record] [Voice] folder.

* File names are automatically assigned from VR0001.mp3 to VR9999.mp3.

Hints You can also record sound by pressing briefly the REC/STOP button in step 1, selecting OK, and

pressing the button to confirm. To pause recording, press the button. Press it again to continue recording. You can change the bit rate of the audio file. For details, see Rec Settings( page 40).

Note When you rename files of the [Record] folder on your computer, or put files which have been

imported to your computer back into the [Record] folder, you may not be able to play them on the player. In this case, transfer the files which have been imported to your computer on the player to the folders other than the [Record] folder, and then play them back as audio content.

Playing Back the Recorded Sound Files


Press the / button to select (Voice), and then press the button to confirm. Press the / button to select Play Rec Data, and then press the button to confirm. Press the / button to select a recorded sound file you want, and then press the button to confirm. Hint

To listen to all recorded sound files, select Play All in step 4.


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To delete the recorded sound files


Press the / button to select (Voice), and then press the button to confirm. Press the / button to select Delete Rec Data, and then press the button to confirm. Press the / button to select the recorded sound file you want to delete, and then press the button to confirm. Press the / button to select OK, and then press the button to confirm.

The selected sound file is deleted.

Hints To delete all recorded sound files, select Delete All in step 4. To stop deleting, select Cancel in step 5.

Changing the SettingsYou can change the various settings using the Settings menu. The following procedure is the basic way to change settings.


Press the / button to select (Settings), and then press the button to confirm. Press the / button to select the item you want, and then press the button to confirm. Repeat step 3 and change its value, and then press the button to confirm each time.To return to the previous menuPress the BACK/HOME button.

Music SettingsSetting Description

Play Mode Selects a variety of play modes, including random play and selected repeat play. For details, see Changing the Play Mode( page 23).

Equalizer Selects a desired sound quality according to the music genre, etc. For details, see Setting the Sound Quality( page 25).

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FM Settings (NWD-B103F/B105F only)Setting Description

FM Auto Preset Presets receivable broadcast stations automatically. For details, see Presetting Desired Broadcast Stations( page 29).

Rec SettingsSetting Description

Codec (voice record settings)

Selects a level of recording quality from Low(96kbps), Mid(128kbps), or High(192kbps).The higher the level is, the more memory the player uses for recording sound. Mid(128kbps) is set by default.

Common SettingsSetting Description

Set Date-Time Adjusts the date and time. To set a numerical value, use the / button.To move the highlighted slider, use the button.

AVLS(Volume Limit) Selects whether or not to set AVLS(Volume Limit) (Automatic Volume Limiter System) to limit the maximum volume to prevent auditory disturbance or distraction. With AVLS(Volume Limit), you can listen to music at a comfortable volume level. AVLS OFF is set by default.

Beep Selects to turn on/off the beep sound when pressing buttons.To turn on the beep sound, set to Beep ON.To turn off the beep sound, set to Beep OFF. Beep ON is set by default.

Power Save Mode Selects the power save setting.When set to Save ON Normal, the power save screen appears in the display when no operation is performed for about 15 seconds.When set to Save ON Super, the screen disappears when no operation is performed for about 15 seconds. This setting uses the least battery consumption.When set to Save OFF, the icon(s) or letter(s) appears in the display constantly during playback or FM reception (NWD-B103F/B105F only).Save ON Normal is set by default.

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InformationInformation such as the model name, built-in flash memory capacity, and firmware version can be displayed.1: model name2: built-in flash memory capacity3: version information for the players firmware

LanguageSelects the display language from English, Espaol, Franais, Portugus, , , , or .

Reset All SettingsYou can reset the player to the default settings. Resetting the player does not delete the songs you have transferred to the player.When you want to reset the all settings, select OK to confirm.

FormatYou can format the built-in flash memory of the player. If the memory is formatted, all files will be erased and all setting values returned to their defaults. Be sure to verify the files stored in memory prior to formatting and export any necessary files to the hard disk of your computer or other device.When you want to format the player, select OK to confirm.

Notes When the remaining battery is low, you cannot format the player. Charge the battery before

formatting. Do not format the built-in flash memory using Windows Explorer.

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Transferring Music AutomaticallyYou can transfer audio files automatically from a desired folder every time you connect the player to your computer using the Auto Transfer software. When you use the Auto Transfer software for the first time, transfer audio files as follows.

1 Connect the player directly to a USB port on your computer.If the screen for selecting what you want Windows to do appears, select [Launch Auto Transfer] and click [OK]. Auto Transfer stored in the built-in flash memory of the player starts up, and then go to the step 3.

Double-click [My Computer] - [WALKMAN] or [Removable Disk] - ( AutoTransfer.exe) . Set the desired items on the Settings screen.Automatic search folder

You can specify a folder as the automatic search folder when you connect the player to your computer. [My Music] and [Desktop] are specified (checked) by default. If you want to search audio files from folders other than [My Music] and [Desktop], select a folder to search from.Specified folder(s)Folders to be searched except for [My Music] and [Desktop] appear. When you click [Add], the folder select screen appears and you can add a folder that is in Specified folder(s). If you want to delete a folder from Specified folder(s), select it, and then click [Remove].

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Search all foldersWhen you check [Search all folders and drives], audio files will be searched from the hard disk drive(s) and folders in your computer.

Note If you check [Search all folders and drives], search time may increase.

AdvancedThe Advanced Settings screen appears. You can specify the extension for an audio file or folder to be transferred. For details, see Setting items of the Advanced Settings screen ( page 45).

Click [OK].The screen for transfer appears and transfer starts. When transferring completes, a message appears on the Transfer log section of the screen. Click at the right of the screen to close.

Hints To stop transferring audio files, click [Stop transfer] on the screen for transfer. When you click [Settings] on the screen for transfer, the Settings screen appears. When you click

[Display destination folder], the root folder of the player (removable disk) appears on Windows Explorer.

To quit Auto Transfer softwareEven if you close the screen of Auto Transfer software, the Auto Transfer software will not be quit. To quit the Auto Transfer software, right-click the icon from the notification area, at the lower right of Desktop, then select [Exit Application] from menu.

When you connect the player to your computer after the first timeThe screen for transfer appears and transfer starts.Only audio files that have not been transferred to the player are transferred.

Setting items of the Advanced Settings screenYou can set the following items on the Advanced Settings screen.

Set files/destination for transferExtensions of audio files to be transferred and a list of destination folders appear. [Add]

You can add an extension to an audio file to be transferred and the destination folder. [Edit]

You can change the extension setting currently selected. [Remove]

You can delete the extension currently selected.

Clear transfer historyWhen you click [Clear], the history of the audio file transferred before by Auto Transfer is cleared. If you clear the history, when you connect the player to your computer next time, all audio files in Specified folder(s) are transferred to the player.

Note on formatting the playerThe Auto Transfer software is stored in the built-in flash memory of the player. If the built-in flash memory is formatted, all files including the Auto Transfer software will be erased. Be sure to verify the files stored in memory prior to formatting and export necessary files to the hard disk of your computer or other device. If you format the built-in flash memory of the player by accident, download the Auto Transfer software from the support web site ( page 47) and store it in the built-in flash memory of the player.

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TroubleshootingIf the player does not function as expected, try the following steps to resolve the issue.

1 Find the symptoms of the issue in the following troubleshooting tables, and try any corrective actions listed. Press the RESET button with a small pin, etc.If you press the RESET button while operating the player, stored files and settings on

the player may be deleted. When you turn on the player after resetting it, the player activates resuming the previous setting items.

RESET button

Troubleshooting

Look for information about the issue on one of the support Web sites.For customers in Europe, visit: http://support.sony-europe.com/DNAFor customers in Latin America, visit: http://www.sony-latin.com/index.crpFor customers in other countries/regions, visit: http://www.css.ap.sony.comFor customers who purchased the overseas models, visit:http://www.sony.co.jp/overseas/support/

If the approaches listed above fail to resolve the issue, consult your nearest Sony dealer.

OperationSymptom Cause/Remedy

There is no sound. The volume level is set to zero.Turn the volume up ( page 8).

The headphone jack is not connected properly.Connect the headphone jack properly ( page 8).

The headphone plug is dirty.Clean the headphone plug with a soft dry cloth.

No audio files are stored in the built-in flash memory.If NO DATA appears, transfer audio file(s) from the

computer.

Songs cannot be played. The battery is consumed.Charge the battery fully ( page 12).If the player does not react, even after charging the battery,

press the RESET button to reset the player.

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Symptom Cause/Remedy

Noise is generated. A device emitting radio signals, such as a mobile phone is being used near the player.When using such devices as mobile phones, keep them away

from the player. Audio data is damaged.Delete the audio file(s) then transfer again. When

transferring audio files, close any other applications to avoid file damage.

Buttons do not work. The HOLD switch is set to the direction of the arrow ().Rotate the HOLD switch to the opposite direction of the

arrow () ( page 9). The player contains moisture condensation.Wait a few hours to let the player dry.

The remaining battery is low or insufficient.Charge the battery by connecting to the computer ( page

12).Even after charging the battery, nothing is changed, press the

RESET button to reset the player ( page 46).

Playback does not stop. With the player, there is no difference between stopping and pausing. When you press the button, appears and playback pauses/stops.

It takes time to start up the player. It may take time to start up the player if many files or folders are stored on the player, or audio data transferred to the player has a lot of ID3 tag information. Wait until the start-up animation appears.

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The transferred songs cannot be found.

The built-in flash memory of the player was formatted using Windows Explorer.Format the built-in flash memory using the Format menu

of the player ( page 42). The player was disconnected from the computer while files were

being transferred.Transfer usable files back to your computer and format the

built-in flash memory using the Format menu of the player ( page 42).

There is no sound from the right channel of the headphones. Or the right channel sound is heard from both sides of the headphones.

The headphone jack is not fully inserted.If the headphones are not connected correctly, sound will not

be output properly. Connect the headphones into the jack until it clicks ( page 8).

Playback has stopped suddenly. The remaining battery is insufficient.Charge the battery by connecting to the computer ( page 12).

The player cannot format. The remaining battery is low or insufficient.Charge the battery by connecting to the computer ( page 12).

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DisplaySymptom Cause/Remedy

appears for a title. Characters that cannot appear on the player are involved.Rename the title with appropriate characters on the computer.

Unknown is displayed for a title.

The title has no name.Operate in the Folder/File Name Sort mode.

PowerSymptom Cause/Remedy

The power does not turn on. The HOLD switch is set to the direction of the arrow ().Rotate the HOLD switch to the opposite direction of the

arrow () ( page 9). If you press the / button immediately after turning off the

player, the player does not start due to the shut down processing. Wait for a few seconds, then turn on the power.

The remaining battery is insufficient.Charge the battery by connecting to the computer ( page 12).Even after charging the battery, nothing is changed, press the

RESET button to reset the player ( page 46). Delete unnecessary files.Delete unnecessary files until the combined total of files and

folders become 999 or less.At least 20 MB of some free space is necessary to function normally.

You can check the free space by clicking [My Computer], right-clicking [WALKMAN] or [Removable Disk], and then opening the [Properties] window by left-clicking.



Battery life is short. The operating temperature is below 5 C.Battery life becomes shorter due to the battery characteristics.

This is not malfunction. Battery charging time is not enough.Charge the battery until appears.

By adjusting the settings or managing the power supply properly, it is possible to save the battery power and use the player for a longer time ( page 41).

The battery is required to be replaced.Consult your nearest Sony dealer.

The player cannot charge the battery.

The player is not connected to a USB port on your computer properly.Disconnect the player, and then reconnect it.

The battery is charged in an ambient temperature out of the range of 5 C to 35 C.Charge the battery in an ambient temperature of 5 C to 35 C.

Your computer is not on.Turn on the computer.

Your computer enters Sleep or hibernate status.Release the computer from Sleep or hibernate status.

Charging completes very quickly. If the battery is already almost fully charged when charging begins, little time is needed to reach full charge.

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Recorded files cannot be deleted. The file or the folder which cannot be deleted is set to [Read-only] on a computer.Delete the data using Windows Explorer.

The battery power is low or exhausted.Charge the battery fully ( page 12).

The folder is not deleted even though recorded files have all been deleted.

Files other than the recorded files are included in the folder.Open the data using Windows Explorer, and delete the files

other than files recorded by the player.

Connection with the computer/Auto Transfer softwareSymptom Cause/Remedy

Auto Transfer software does not start up.

If the Auto Transfer software does not start up by connecting the player to the computer, double-click [My Computer] - [WALKMAN] or [Removable Disk] - (AutoTransfer.exe).

You may have deleted the Auto Transfer software. Download the Auto Transfer software from the support web sites

( page 47) and store it in the built-in flash memory of the player.

USB CONNECT does not appear when the player is connected to the computer.

The players USB connector is not connected to a USB port on your computer properly.Disconnect the player, and then reconnect it.

A USB hub is being used.Connect the player directly to a USB port as connection via a USB hub

may not work. However, a USB hub that supplies power can be used. Another application is running on the computer.Disconnect the player, wait a few minutes, and reconnect it. If

the problem persists, disconnect the player, restart the computer, and then reconnect the player.

RecordingSymptom Cause/Remedy

MEMORY IS FULL REMOVE CONTENT is displayed even though the maximum recording time is not reached.

The player can display up to a combined total of 999 files and folders. Although you can transfer more files or folders to the player, the player cannot display or play any files, folders, or levels that exceed this limit.Delete unnecessary files until the combined total of files and

folders becomes 999 or less.Export the recorded files to a computer.

The recording remaining time remains the same even though files are deleted.

Due to system restrictions, the record remaining time may not recover even though some short files are deleted.

Cannot record. The player memory is low.Delete unnecessary files. Export the recorded files to a computer.

Necessary free space may vary, depending on the bit rate or recording time.

The player can display up to a combined total of 999 files and folders. Although you can transfer more files or folders to the player, the player cannot display or play any files, folders, or levels that exceed this limit.Delete unnecessary files until the combined total of files and

folders becomes 999 or less.Export the recorded files to a computer.

The player is connected to a computer.Disconnect the player from the computer.

The total of the recorded time and the remaining time does not match the maximum recording time.

When you record many short files, they may be recorded with automatically inserted blank spaces between files due to system restrictions. This causes an increase in total recorded time and results in the mismatch.

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The player is not recognized by the computer when it is connected to the computer.

The players USB connector is not connected to a USB port on your computer properly.Disconnect the player, and then reconnect it.

A USB hub is being used.Connect the player directly to a USB port as connection via a

USB hub may not work. However, a USB hub that supplies power can be used.

The USB port on your computer may have a problem. Connect the players USB connector to another USB port on your computer.

Audio files cannot be transferred to the player from your computer.

The players USB connector is not connected to a USB port on your computer properly. Make sure that DATA ACCESS or USB CONNECT appears on the display.Disconnect the player, and then reconnect it.

There is not enough free space in the built-in flash memory.Delete unnecessary songs to increase free space.

Abnormal file(s) exists on the player.Transfer your necessary files back to your computer and

format the player ( page 42). An audio file is damaged.Delete the audio file then transfer it again. When transferring

the audio file, close any other applications to avoid file damage.


Only a small number of songs can be transferred to the player.

There is not enough free space in the built-in flash memory.Delete unnecessary songs to increase free space.

Non-audio data is stored in the built-in flash memory.Move non-audio files to the computer to increase free space.

The player becomes unstable while it is connected to the computer.

A USB hub is being used.Connect the player directly to a USB port as connection via a

USB hub may not work. However, a USB hub that supplies power can be used.

FM Tuner (NWD-B103F/B105F only)Symptom Cause/Remedy

You cannot hear the FM broadcast well.

The receiving frequency is not fully tuned in.Select the frequency manually to improve reception ( page

27).

Reception is weak and sound quality is poor.

The radio signal is weak.Listen to the FM broadcast near a window since the signal

may be weak inside buildings or vehicles. The headphone cord is not extended enough.The headphone cord functions as an antenna. Extend the

headphone cord as far as possible.

The FM broadcast is affected by interference.

A device emitting radio signals, such as a mobile phone is being used near the player.When using such devices as mobile phones, keep them away

from the player.

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OtherSymptom Cause/Remedy

There is no beep sound when the player is operated.

Beep is set to Beep OFF.Set Beep to Beep ON ( page 41).

The beep sound level varies. The beep sound level varies according to the current volume of the player.

The player gets warm. The player may be warm when the battery is being charged and just after charging. The player also may get warm when a large amount of files are transferred. This is normal and is not cause for concern. Set the player aside for a while to allow it to cool down.

The date and time have been reset.

If you left the player for a while with the battery used up, the date and time may be reset. This is not a malfunction. Charge the battery until

appears on the screen ( page 12) and set the date and time again ( page 41).

All settings of the player have been reset.

You moved, deleted, or renamed the system files. Or, the built-in flash memory of the player was formatted using other than the Format menu of the player.If you do any of the above operations, the system will be

restructured and all settings of the player will be reset when you disconnect the player from the computer or other devices. If the player does not function normally after you format the player using other than the Format menu of the player, format the built-in flash memory using the Format menu of the player ( page 42).

To initialize (format) the playerBe sure to format the built-in flash memory using the Settings menu on this player following the procedure below. (Check all contents before formatting as all data stored will be erased.)

1 PressandholdtheBACK/HOMEbuttonuntiltheHOMEmenuappears.

2 Select (Settings)FormatOK,inthisorder.Press the / button to select the item, and then press the button to confirm.After selecting OK and confirming, FORMATTING appears and formatting starts. When formatting is complete, COMPLETE appears.

MessagesFollow the instructions below if a message appears in the display.

Message Meaning Remedy

AVLS (blinks) The volume level exceeds the rated value while AVLS(Volume Limit) is enabled.

Turn the volume down or disable AVLS(Volume Limit) ( page 41).

CHARGING The battery is being charged. This is not an error. Wait until the battery is charged fully. However, you can use the player with the battery not charged fully.

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DATA ACCESS Accessing the built-in flash memory.

This message appears while the built-in flash memory is being accessed. Please wait for access to complete.

FILE ERROR The file cannot be read. The file is not normal. The player cannot play

certain files because of incompatible formats.

Transferring has been interrupted forcefully.

Transfer the normal audio file back to the computer and then format the player.

If the song which cannot be played is unnecessary, you can delete it from the built-in flash memory.

HOLD The player cannot be operated because the HOLD switch is set to the HOLD position.

To operate the player, rotate the HOLD switch to the opposite position ( page 9).

LOW BATTERY The battery is low. You must charge the battery ( page 12).

MEMORY FULL There is not enough free space in the built-in flash memory.

You are trying to record the FM radio (NWD-B103F/B105F only) or sound while the player has a combined total of 999 files and folders.

You have changed the files in the [Record] folder.

Connect the player to the computer and delete any unnecessary songs to increase free space on the player.

You cannot record more than 999. Connect the player to the computer and delete any unnecessary songs or files.

Copy the files of the [Record] folder to your computer, and then delete the [Record] folder of the player. Then transfer those files which you have copied to a folder other than the [Record] folder on your computer to play them on the player as audio content.


MEMORY IS FULLREMOVE CONTENT

The data base cannot be made because the memory of the player is full.

You are trying to record the FM radio (NWD-B103F/B105F only) or sound while the player has a combined total of 999 files and folders.

You have changed the files in the [Record] folder.

Delete unnecessary files. At least 20 MB of some free space is necessary to function normally. You can check the free space by clicking [My Computer], right-clicking [WALKMAN] or [Removable Disk], and then opening the [Properties] window by left-click.

You cannot record more than 999. Connect the player to the computer and delete any unnecessary songs or files.

Copy the files of the [Record] folder to your computer, and then delete the [Record] folder of the player. Then transfer those files which you have copied to a folder other than the [Record] folder on your computer to play them on the player as audio content.

NO DATA There are no audio files in the built-in flash memory.

Transfer audio files.

NO ITEM No song exists in the selected item.

Transfer audio files.

READ ONLY You are trying to delete [Read-only] songs.

Delete the data using Windows Explorer.

USB CONNECT The player is connected to a computer.

This is not an error. You cannot operate the controls on the player while connecting to a computer.

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Precautions

On safety Be sure not to short-circuit the terminals of the player with other metallic objects. Do not touch the rechargeable battery with bare hands if it is leaking. Since battery liquid may remain

in the player, consult your nearest Sony dealer if the battery has leaked. If the liquid gets into your eyes, do not rub your eyes as it may lead to blindness. Wash out your eyes with clean water, and consult a doctor. Also, if the liquid gets on to your body or clothes, wash it off immediately. If you do not, it may cause burns or injury. If you get burned or injured by the liquid from the battery, consult a doctor.

Do not pour water or put any foreign object in the player. Doing so may cause fire or electric shock. If this occurs, turn off the player immediately, and consult your nearest Sony dealer or Sony Service Center.

Do not put the player into the fire. Do not take apart or remodel the player. Doing so can result in electric shock. Consult your nearest

Sony dealer or Sony Service Center for exchange of rechargeable batteries, internal checks or repair.

On installation Do not put any heavy object on top of the player or apply a strong shock to the player. It may cause a

player to malfunction or damage. Never use the player where it will be subjected to extremes of light, temperature, moisture or

vibration. The player may become discolored, distorted or damaged. Never leave the player exposed to high temperature, such as in a car parked in the sun or under direct

sunlight. Do not leave the player in a place subject to excessive dust. Do not leave the player on an unstable surface or in an inclined position. If the player causes interference to radio or television reception, turn the player off and move it away

from the radio or television.

When using the player, remember to follow the precautions below in order to avoid warping the cabinet or causing the player to malfunction. Make sure not to sit down with the player in your back

pocket.

Make sure not to put the player into a bag with the headphones/earphones cord wrapped around it and then subject the bag to strong impact.

Do not expose the player to water. The player is not waterproof. Remember to follow the precautions below. Be careful not to drop the player into a sink or other

container filled with water. Do not use the player in humid locations or bad weather,

such as in the rain or snow. Do not get the player wet.

If you touch the player with wet hands, or put the player in a damp article of clothing, the player may get wet and this may cause a malfunction of the player.

When you unplug the headphone from the player, make sure to hold the headphone plug to unplug it. Pulling the headphone cord itself may cause damage to the headphone cord.

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On heat build-upHeat may build up in the player while charging if it is used for an extended period of time.

On the headphonesRoad safetyAvoid listening with your headphones in situations where hearing must not be impaired.

Preventing hearing damageAvoid using the headphones at a high volume. Hearing experts advise against continuous, loud and extended play. If you experience a ringing in your ears, reduce the volume or discontinue use.Do not turn the volume up high all at once, especially when using headphones.Turn up the volume gradually so that loud sound will not hurt your ears.

Caring for othersKeep the volume at a moderate level. This will allow you to hear outside sounds and to be considerate to the people around you.

WarningIf there is lightning when you are using the player, take off the headphones immediately.If you experience an allergic reaction to the supplied headphones, stop using them at once and contact a doctor.

On the use When using a strap (sold separately), be careful to avoid hooking it on objects you pass by.

Furthermore be careful not to swing the player by the strap to avoid bumping people. Refrain from using the player according to the in-flight announcements during take off or landing in

an aircraft. Note that condensation may form temporarily in cases such as when the player is moved quickly

from a low-temperature environment to a high temperature environment or used in a room that has a heater just turned on. Condensation creates a phenomenon where moisture in the air adheres to surfaces such as metal panels, etc., and then changes to liquid. If condensation forms in the player, leave it turned off until the condensation disappears. If you use the player with condensation present, a malfunction may result.

On the LCD Do not push the LCD screen strongly. Color spots may appear or the LCD panel may be damaged. If the player is used in a cold place, ghosting may occur. This does not indicate a failure. If the player is used in a cold or hot place, contrast may be affected.

On cleaning Clean the players case with a soft cloth, such as cleaning cloth for eyeglasses. If the players case becomes very dirty, clean it with a soft cloth slightly moistened with water or a mild

detergent solution. Do not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder, or solvent, such as alcohol or benzene, as it

may mar the finish of the case. Be careful not to let water get into the player from the opening near the connector. Clean the headphone plug periodically. If you have any questions or problems concerning the player, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.

On software Copyright laws prohibit reproducing the software or the manual accompanying it in whole or in part,

or renting the software without the permission of the copyright holder. In no event will SONY be liable for any financial damage, or loss of profits, including claims made by

third parties, arising out of the use of the software supplied with player. In the event a problem occurs with this software as a result of defective manufacturing, SONY will

replace it. However, SONY bears no other responsibility.

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The software provided with the player cannot be used with equipment other than that which is so designated.

Please note that, due to continued efforts to improve quality, the software specifications may be changed without notice.

Operation of this player with software other than that provided is not covered by the warranty. The ability to display the languages on supplied software will depend on the installed OS on your

computer. For better results, please ensure that the installed OS is compatible with the desired language you like to display. We do not guarantee all the languages will be able to be displayed properly on supplied

software. User-created characters and some special characters may not be displayed.

The explanations in this manual assume that you are familiar with the basic operations of Windows. For details on the use of your computer and operating system, please refer to the respective manuals.

About the customer support Web sitesIf you have any questions about or issue with this product, visit the following Web sites.For customers in Europe: http://support.sony-europe.com/DNAFor customers in Latin America: http://www.sony-latin.com/index.crpFor customers in other countries/regions: http://www.css.ap.sony.comFor customers who purchased the overseas models:http://www.sony.co.jp/overseas/support/

SpecificationsAudio compression technology (supported bit rates and sampling frequency*1) MP3 (MPEG-1 Audio Layer-3)

32 to 384 kbps variable bit rate-compliant, 11.025 to 48 kHz WMA*2 (Windows Media Audio)

48 to 320 kbps variable bit rate-compliant, 22.05 to 48 kHz

*1 Sampling frequency may not correspond to all encoders.*2 Copyright protected WMA files cannot be played back.

Maximum recordable number of songs and time (Approx.)The approximate times are based on a transferred 4-minute MP3 format song. Other playable audio file format song and time number may be different than MP3 format.

NWD-B103/B103F NWD- B105/B105FBit rate Songs Time Songs Time64 kbps 490 32 hr. 40 min. 990 66 hr. 00 min.128 kbps 250 16 hr. 40 min. 500 33 hr. 20 min.256 kbps 125 8 hr. 20 min. 250 16 hr. 40 min.320 kbps 99 6 hr. 30 min. 200 13 hr. 20 min.


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Maximum recordable time (Approx.)The times below are estimated for the case where only FM (NWD-B103F/B105F only) or Voice audio files are stored. The time may differ, depending on the conditions under which the player is used.

NWD-B103/B103F NWD- B105/B105FCodec (Bit rate) Time TimeHigh(192kbps) 11 hr. 00 min. 22 hr. 20 min.Mid(128kbps) 16 hr. 20 min. 33 hr. 20 min.Low(96kbps) 22 hr. 00 min. 44 hr. 20 min.

Capacity (User available capacity)*1

NWD-B103/B103F: 1 GB (Approx. more than 910 MB = 977,105,060 bytes)NWD-B105/B105F: 2 GB (Approx. more than 1.81 GB = 1,943,472,701 bytes)*1 Available storage capacity of the player may vary.

A portion of the memory is used for data management functions. Documents (PDF file): approx. 10 MB and the Auto Transfer software: approx. 1 MB are not included.

Output (headphones)Frequency response: 20 to 20,000 Hz (when playing data file, single signal measurement)

FM tuner (NWD-B103F/B105F only) Preset: 30 presets FM Frequency range: 87.5 to 108.0 MHz

AntennaHeadphone cord antenna

InterfaceHeadphone: Stereo miniHi-Speed USB (USB 2.0 compliant)

Operating temperature5 C to 35 C

Power source Built-in 240 mA lithium-ion battery USB power (from a computer through a USB connector of the player)

Charging timeUSB-based chargingApprox. 120 minutes

Battery life (continuous playback)*1 (Approx.)*1 This is when Power Save Mode ( page 41) is set to Save ON Super. The battery duration will

vary depending on temperature and usage.

Status of the player NWD-B103/B105 NWD-B103F/B105FPlayback at MP3 128 kbps 12 hours 12 hoursPlayback at WMA 128 kbps 9 hours 9 hoursAt receiving FM broadcasting (NWD-B103F/B105F only) - 7 hours

Display3-line Color LCD

Dimension (w/h/d, projecting parts not included)25.0 88.5 14.1 mm

Dimension (w/h/d)25.0 89.9 16.7 mm

MassApprox. 30 g

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Minimum System Requirements (for the player) Computer

IBM PC/AT or compatible computer preinstalled with the following Windows operating systems:Windows 2000 Professional (Service Pack 4 or later) / Windows XP Home Edition (Service Pack 2 or later) / Windows XP Professional (Service Pack 2 or later) / Windows XP Media Center Edition (Service Pack 2 or later) / Windows XP Media Center Edition 2004 (Service Pack 2 or later) / Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 (Service Pack 2 or later) / Windows Vista Home Basic / Windows Vista Home Premium / Windows Vista Business / Windows Vista Ultimate Not supported by 64 bit version OS. Not supported by OSs other than above.

CPU: Pentium III 450 MHz or higher (For Windows Vista, Pentium III 800 MHz or more) RAM: 128 MB or more (For Windows Vista, 512 MB or more) Display:

Screen Resolution: 800 600 pixels (or higher) (recommended 1,024 768 or higher) Colors: High Color (16 bit) (or higher)

USB port (Hi-Speed USB is recommended)

We do not guarantee operation for all computers even if they meet the above System Requirements.

Not supported by the following environments: Personally constructed computers or operating systems An environment that is an upgrade of the original manufacturer-installed operating system Multi-boot environment Multi-monitor environment Macintosh

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

Index

Symbols (EQ Classical) ...................................... 26 (EQ Custom) ........................................ 26

(EQ Heavy) ............................................. 26 (EQ Jazz) ................................................. 26 (EQ Pop) ................................................. 26 (EQ Rock) ............................................... 26

(Repeat all) .............................................. 241 (Repeat 1 song) .....................................24SHUF (Repeat shuffle all) ....................... 24

AAccessories ...................................................... 6Artist ........................................................19, 21Artist/Album/Song Sort mode ................... 21AVLS(Volume Limit) ................................... 41

BBACK/HOME button ..............................8, 11Battery ............................................................ 12Beep (Beep sound) ....................................... 41Bit rate ............................................................ 65

CCodec (voice record settings) ..................... 40Computer....................................................... 68

DDate setting.................................................... 41Display ........................................................... 21

EEqualizer ........................................................ 26

FFast-forward .................................................. 22Fast-rewind .................................................... 22FM ............................................................27, 40FM Auto Preset ............................................. 29Folder/File Name Sort mode....................... 21Format (Initialize) ............................42, 49, 57

HHeadphones .....................................6, 8, 61, 62HOLD switch .................................................. 9HOME menu ................................................. 10

IInformation ................................................... 42Initialize (Format) ............................42, 49, 57

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LLanguage ........................................................ 42

MManual tuning............................................... 27Messages ........................................................ 57Microphone ..................................................... 8MP3 ....................................... 15, 33, 36, 65, 67Music Library ..........................................10, 18

PPlayback ......................................................... 17Play Mode ...................................................... 23Power ..........................................................8, 14Power Save Mode .......................................... 41Preset tuning ................................................. 32

RRadio ........................................................27, 40Recharging ..................................................... 12Recording ................................................33, 36Remaining battery ..................................13, 21Repeat............................................................. 24RESET (the player) ....................................... 46Reset All Settings .......................................... 42

SSerial Number ................................................. 7Set Date-Time ............................................... 41Settings ........................................................... 39Shuffle ............................................................ 24Sound quality ................................................ 25

TTime setting ................................................... 41Transferring .............................................15, 43Troubleshooting ............................................ 46Tuner ........................................................27, 40

VVoice .........................................................10, 37Volume .......................................................8, 62VOL +/ button .............................................. 8

WWMA .......................................................65, 67

WALKMAN and WALKMAN logo are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista and Windows Media are trademarks or registered trademarks of

Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Adobe and Adobe Reader are trademarks or registered trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in

the United States and/or other countries. MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology and patents licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson. IBM and PC/AT are registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation. Macintosh is a trademark of Apple Inc. Pentium is a trademark or a registered trademark of Intel Corporation. All other trademarks and registered trademarks are trademarks or registered trademarks of their

respective holders. In this manual, TM and marks are not specified.

This product is protected by certain intellectual property rights of Microsoft Corporation. Use or distribution of such technology outside of this product is prohibited without a license from Microsoft or an authorized Microsoft subsidiary.

Program 2007 Sony CorporationDocumentation 2007 Sony Corporation


Getting StartedSupplied AccessoriesParts and ControlsHOME menuBasic OperationsCharging the BatteryTurning the Player On and OffTransferring Music Manually

Playing MusicPlaying MusicSearching for songs by folder and file nameSearching for songs by artist, album, or song name

Changing the Play ModeSetting the Sound Quality

Listening/Recording FM Radio (NWD-B103F/B105F only)Listening to FM Radio in the Manual Tuning ModeListening to FM Radio in the Preset Tuning ModePresetting Desired Broadcast StationsSelecting Broadcast Stations in the Preset Tuning Mode

Recording FM RadioPlaying Back Recorded FM Radio Programs

Listening/Recording VoiceRecording SoundPlaying Back the Recorded Sound

SettingsChanging the Settings

Using Auto Transfer softwareTransferring Music Automatically

TroubleshootingTroubleshootingMessages

Additional InformationPrecautionsSpecificationsIndex

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